Waiʻānapanapa State Park Cabins - Hana, Hawaii

Katie M.

Great cabins, beautiful location! The cabins were clean and looked like they’ve been recently updated. They have electricity, nice bathrooms with hot water for showers, and microwave in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable! The view from our balcony was amazing, you can see the ocean from most of the cabins, we stayed in Cabin 1. The black sand beach is a 5 min walk away. The area is nice and quiet. You can’t beat it!

priyanka S.

We had a great stay at the cabin. We only stayed one night, but the views were amazing, and the stay was quiet and relaxing.

Some things to note before you book:
- the cabin did have an equipped kitchen, however, you would need to bring in your own utensils.
- the cabin provides bunk beds which are not super comfortable. For those with back problems this might be an issue
- the cabin does not provide bed sheets, blankets, or pillows. We visited in December and it got chilly at night.
- there were insects outside (it is a tropical wild area), keep the doors to cabin closed as much as possible and it shouldn't be a problem
- you do need to clean the cabin fully before leaving. You will also only find it as clean as the last guest left it.

Overall, consider the cabins as more comfortable and equipped camping. It's not a hotel.

Timothy M.

This was an amazing state park, black sand beaches. We stayed in the cabins for 2 nights and what a treat it was. The cabin is a àgreat size. And sleeps many. Super close to downtown Hana. You can make dinner with your kitchen or bbq outside. There are trails along the private beach for the cabins. It's a must if you want quiet, beauty and relaxation.

Domi W.

We had a great stay in cabin #12.
The cabin was clean and the beds were comfortable (caution: only single beds).
The balcony with the view was amazing!
You can easily reach a beautiful trail at the ocean.

Kalvan H.

I planned a March trip to Maui based upon my reservation to these cabins with the intent to save money and spend more time near Hana. I booked the max 3 nights for non-residents or we would have stayed a little longer. Getting the reservation took much planning. It felt as though almost all the other cabins were occupied by locals.

Note that we stayed 3 nights in an overpriced condo in Kihei before our cabin stay, and 2 nights in a tentalow at Camp Oluwalu after. We planned ahead and purchased needed supplies from Walmart for the cabin and tentalow stays, as well as for cooking in the condo. Of the three stays on the island, we enjoyed the condo the least. We ended up donating most of the supplies before our trip back to the mainland and still saved money.

The other reviews are accurate. The mattresses are full size and adequately comfortable. We were diligent in keeping doors closed and bugs out. When we arrived, our cabin was cleaner than the condo we stayed at. We cleaned the cabin to leave it just as clean or better for the next guests. We were worried about no AC, and it did get a little warm inside without a breeze coming through the screened windows, but it always cooled down at night.

Pros:
The location and the views were amazing. The price is right. Electricity and a kitchen is a huge bonus for quasi camping. Proximity to Hana and some great beaches.

Cons:
In and out privileges are a hassle. They encouraged us to stay at the cabin from 5.30pm on when they close the gate, but leave it unlocked. Then everytime we tried to go in the gate, the guards never remembered who we were and were not super friendly.
I wish I would have known that when the black sand beach and hiking trails close at 5.30pm, the cabin dwellers also cannot access the beach as I was trying to avoid the crowds.

Overall we enjoyed our cabin stay and I would recommend to anyone willing to plan ahead.

TripOverLife

Wai’anapanapa State Park is situated off the Hana Highway (Road to Hana). Many visitors drive the iconic Road to Hana - in and out - in a single day. We selected this accommodation so we could enjoy the remote, volcanic coastline and extend our Road to Hana journey over multiple days. The cabins sleep up to 6 people and consist of a kitchen-living room with bunk beds, a bedroom with two sets of bunk-beds, and a bathroom with hot water and flush toilet. The kitchen has a refrigerator, hot plate, and microwave. A large deck with picnic table is also attached to the kitchen. There is no air-conditioning. The cabins are an affordable option, especially for larger groups, but note that they do NOT include linens (bedding or towels), cooking and eating utensils, or dishes.

Ken E.

Great place to stay for a few days, very peaceful. The cabins have 3 sets of bunk beds for sleeping six total people. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, and a two burner hotplate. No pots, pans, utensils, etc.

Lars W.

We were lucky to get a cabin for a few days. We weren't exactly sure what to expect based on some of the reviews, but ours was amazing. After spending 3 days backpacking and camping in Haleakala, a place with running water, a fridge, hot plate, microwave, and a toilet/shower with real beds was heaven. We were very happy with the accommodations, especially for the price! Plus we were right next to the ocean and a short walk from the beach.

Having the cabin as a home base was terrific as it let us take smaller day trips to some of the attractions we wanted to see on the road to Hana. To be honest I don't know how people do it as a day trip. We really enjoyed taking our time.

Some people have mentioned bugs. We did have some ants one day who found an empty can of Pepsi and an open box of cheez its, but after that we were more diligent about making sure all food was properly stored. I think it's just the fact of living in that environment.

If you're expecting luxury accommodations I think you'd feel disappointed, but for basic amenities there's nothing more I could have asked for - except perhaps a fan. Great location and views, I would absolutely stay here again.